Glendora White Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Glendora White'
SKU
05510
Displays large, long lasting clusters of snowy white crepe-like flowers at a time when few plants are in bloom. Handsome foliage has bronzy cast in spring, bright green in summer, golden fall color.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Crape myrtle is known to have been cultivated early on at many historic sites such as Mount Vernon. At these important plantations and nurseries the first named cultivars appeared. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to a rounded crown 25 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This huge Crape Myrtle is often used as a street or shade tree. Perfect for light shading around decks and patios, to dress up lawn-edge planters, or as a single stunning lawn tree in the front yard. Line the driveway or parkway with them and wait for the oohs and aahs! Like all white flowers, this tree will literally glow in the moonlight. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Fall Color, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
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